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By Rick Koze Building a new home has many facets that require coordination with the customer. The home-building process is not an easy one, but using an experienced builder will help allay your fears, especially when it comes to applying for a mortgage. I’ve worked with thousan ... CONTINUE READING

By Eleanor C. Jacobs Six Easy Steps Whether children are working summer jobs, earning money cutting lawns, or receiving an allowance, now is the time to teach them how to budget and save money. Without any guidance, impulsive buying trends occur with little to show for the har ... CONTINUE READING

By Anthony S. Rachuba IV, Esq., Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Estate planning is necessary for all persons regardless of age or the size of the estate. In too many cases, persons procrastinate and death occurs before proper planning is done. In addition to not knowing exact ... CONTINUE READING

By Rick Koze Preserving The Picturesque Today’s homebuyers are a knowledgeable group who come to their builders with a specific list of wants and needs. One desire that is growing quickly in popularity is the building of “green,” or environmentally-friendly homes. While ... CONTINUE READING

There are few things certain in life. One certainty is that every day we each get a little bit older. Somewhere in our thirties we begin to see the tell-tale signs of aging and how it is making us look–and feel–older. In our society, image is important; a more yout ... CONTINUE READING

By Eleanor Jacobs, CPA, Jacobs, Kenneson & Co. Don’t wait until 2010 to think about maximizing tax benefits for 2009. If you have experienced any life-changing events this year, now is an excellent time to explore potential tax benefits available to you or to shift inco ... CONTINUE READING

Smart decision-making the key when building a home By Rick Koze Your home is probably the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime, and homeowners would be wise to think of this purchase as an investment in an asset that actually appreciates and creates value in real dolla ... CONTINUE READING